5,299 cars have been stolen between January and June of this 2023 in Colombia, according to figures from the National Police. Around 1,900 cases correspond to Bogotá, a city that is one of the most affected by criminals.
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Most thefts do not involve violent actions. According to the police, in 1,500 cases the criminals did not use weapons to take the vehicles, while in 971 they did intimidate the drivers with firearms.
Another way to steal cars is the master key. In the first semester of 2023, 596 of these episodes were reported in different cities of the country. In addition, in 44 robberies they resorted to scopolamine to appropriate the automobiles.
What are the most stolen cars in Colombia?
As EL TIEMPO explained in a report, the authorities also have characteristic identifiers are the colors and brands of cars that are reported as injured the most. According to figures from recent years, Chevrolet Spark, Kia Picanto and Hyundai I10 Gl are the most stolen models in Colombia.
in fact, The Kia Picanto is part of the list of best-selling cars in the country. In 2022 it ranked seventh thanks to its 7,442 units purchased nationwide. And only in the first half of 2023, 2,649 were sold.
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In addition, criminals steal white, gray, red and black cars to a greater extent.
What is the most stolen auto part in Colombia?
In certain cases they do not always damage the entire vehicle, some prefer to take specific parts with them. According to the Association of the Automotive Sector and its parts (Asopartes), The most stolen auto part in Colombia, only in April 2023, were the side mirrors with 35% of the cases.
The side mirrors are the most stolen.
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Car plates account for 22% of all thefts, while engines add up to 15% and tires reach 8%.
Batteries, this is what you should do if your car is stolen
The Police have made it easier for drivers to report as soon as a vehicle is stolen and be careful with the publications they make on social networks, as they can fall into extortion networks.
“We have identified that, when people publish images and videos of the theft of their cars or motorcycles, criminals take advantage, call them and demand money to return the property. Sometimes, they summon them at strategic points in the city and in The moment they are there, they are deceived and they even tell them that they are holding their relatives so that they do not have the option of responding and that the money is consigned,” said Lieutenant Colonel Carlos Téllez, commander of the Gaula Bogotá, in a chat with Citytv.
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Remember that you can report car theft to Police line 123. If you are a victim of kidnapping or extortion, you can call 165 del Gaula. “It is our first step to start the investigative work,” stressed Colonel Téllez.
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